Echo/Vascular Technologist - $3,500 Sign-On Bonus

Intermountain Health; Utah; Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus up to $3,500

Descripción de la vacante

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. is seeking an Echo/Vascular Technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams across multiple Utah sites, with a rotating work location based on department needs. This is a full-time role with a 4x9 or 3x12 shift option.

Experienced technologists preferred; new graduates considered. A sign-on bonus of up to $3,500 is offered for eligible candidates. Join a collaborative team focused on patient care and clinical excellence across Utah counties and rural sites.

Formación

• ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac or vascular sonography.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; Education must be from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate exams with medical staff, physician offices, other caregivers and patients.
• Prepare for the exam by following patient identification processes and educating patient and family on procedure.
• Perform ultrasound exams consistent with related protocols in a timely manner; ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Document exam results and apply appropriate charge codes for exams and supplies.
• Mentor caregivers and students on equipment use and procedural technique.
• Clean and maintain equipment, work area, and stock supplies; coordinate repairs or supply needs.
• Support quality improvement processes and initiatives; participate in educational opportunities.

Conocimientos

Sonography

Digital Proficiency

Clinical Care Skills

Time Management

Risk Management

Healthcare Language Fluency

Patient Instructional Skills

Healthcare Professional Development

Instructional Design and Delivery

Quality Assurance

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

This position performs a variety of diagnostic cardiac/vascular exams under the direction of a physician for identification of cardiac or venous abnormalities leading to patient diagnosis. This position supports continued growth across the Canyons/South Market and provides coverage at multiple locations, including the Wasatch Back (Park City and Heber), Utah County (Utah Valley Hospital), and rural sites as needed. Work location will rotate based on department needs.

Posting Details

• Schedule: Full-time, 36 hours per week; four 9-hour shifts preferred, with three 12-hour shifts also possible
• Typical Hours: Approximately 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. for the 4x9 schedule
• Day Off: Rotates
• Location: This position supports multiple sites throughout Utah County, the Wasatch Back, and rural areas. Work location will rotate based on department needs.
• Experience: Experienced technologists preferred; new graduates will also be considered
• Sign-on Bonus: Up to $3,500 for eligible candidates

Essential Functions

• Competency; Must demonstrate technical competence for performance protocols specific to the department.
• Prioritize and schedule exams. Coordinate exams with medical staff, physician offices, other caregivers and patients.
• Prepare for the exam by following patient identification processes, educating patient and family on procedure, and transporting the patient. Perform ultrasound exams consistent with related protocols and in a timely manner. Ensure patient safety and comfort and achieve quality outcomes.
• Throughout the exam, identify patient needs and appropriately communicate and coordinate patient care with physicians, other caregivers, patient, and family.
• After the exam, return patient to room and ensure patient stability and safety.
• Mentor caregivers and students on basic equipment use and procedural technique.
• Appropriately document exam results and other needed information. Apply appropriate charge codes for exams and supplies.
• Clean and maintain equipment, work area, and stock supplies. Follow appropriate channels to coordinate repair or supply needs.
• Support team and quality improvement processes and initiatives.
• Participate in educational opportunities to ensure clinical competence and develop additional skills and knowledge. Provide education for other caregivers, fellows, and students as appropriate.

Skills

• Sonography Proficiency
• Digital Proficiency
• Clinical Care Skills
• Time Management
• Risk Management
• Healthcare Language Fluency
• Patient Instructional Skills
• Healthcare Professional Development
• Instructional Design and Delivery
• Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac or vascular sonography.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.

Echo/Vascular Technologist II Qualifications

Candidates who meet the following additional qualifications may be considered for the Echo/Vascular Technologist II level:

• ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac or vascular sonography.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Must achieve each of the following areas:
• Must meet all Echo/Vascular Technologist I qualifications
• Certification/Registry Obtain any two of the national registry credential(s) through ARDMS, CCI, or ACS as applicable to the department:
• Vascular technology
• RPHS (Registered Phlebology Sonographer)
• TCD (Transcranial Doppler)
• Adult Echo
• Adult Congenital Echo
• Advanced Cardiac Sonographer

Obtain / Maintain a minimum of one registry with the following years of experience: Ten or more years of echocardiography experience Five or more years of echocardiography experience with an Associates Degree

Demonstrated competency requirements: (Participate in either of the following) Must complete a minimum of 1500 studies as related to credentials Must have documented Echo Medical Director review of a minimum of 5 studies in addition to a supervisory skills pass off of a minimum of 20 studies. (Must use IMH health approved form) Internal applicants must furnish upon application External applicants must complete within 3 months of hire

Formal written recommendation by each of the following: Echo/Vascular Manager Cardiovascular Director CV Imaging Medical Director

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment w